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Random Talk / Re: Prayers and Positive Thoughts
« on: April 17, 2012, 12:13:18 PM »
I'm sorry to hear that! I will definitely put her on my prayer list.
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Random Talk / Re: Car cleaning tips
« on: April 16, 2012, 10:40:01 AM »
OK! I'll take you up on that! How do you clean a dashboard in a Toyota Scion? It's not shiny - almost has a matte finish. Afraid to put any type of oil on it - might stain?
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Random Talk / Re: What are you Reading?
« on: April 16, 2012, 10:37:06 AM »
FINALLY! I have the time to read something for fun - coursework completed. I'm reading Laura Bush: Spoken From the Heart - a gift from son that arrived in the mail! Autographed copy!
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2012 Trip Reviews
« on: April 16, 2012, 10:08:05 AM »
We made it! World-Fest! I loved every minute of it. We were there Fri. (13th - yikes!) and had a perfect, perfect day! The weather was great (no storms) and the crowds were low. Hubs had a cinnamon roll at Delilah's which, in his opinion, was fresh and wonderful! By the way, did anyone notice they have new curtains? We made it to Main Street just in time to see the African Acrobats - very fun, upbeat performance. A few minutes later the Italian flag throwers marched in, so we got to see that show w/o even moving. This is the show I most wanted to see, and it didn't let me down! We sat through the performance by Ecuadoran Mantra twice and bought a cd. The Mariachi Divas at the Opera House was great! No wonder they won a Grammy. No wait at the OH - walked right in. We also saw the Italian opera, which is a comedy act, at Red and Gold and thought it was well done and very enjoyable. We didn't have time for the scissor dancers or the Saloon Show (sorry Tiff). Missed the train ride, also. We didn't waste any time - just had a very full day and couldn't get everything in that I had hoped for. I thought the international food offerings were very good. We had the combo german plate and really enjoyed it. I was listening to comments around me and didn't hear any negative about the food. The nachos looked wonderful, but we just didn't ave time to get any. I did try the ginger torte and highly recommend it!! All I can say is...everything looked spiffy and clean. The hubs was disappointed that the wood carvers wasn't open yet, but he'll be back in June. I took a ton of pics - now to figure out how to put them on here. It was a very un-SDC like day for us - didn't visit any shops, skipped the rides, and didn't even have a sasparilla. BUT, IT SURE WAS FUN! Since I teach, I never get the time off to go to World Fest, so we took advantage of everything that festival had to offer! We left the park shortly before 5:00 to have dinner and make a stop at the winery (free music 5 - 7). All I can say is that it was good to be back in the park. It couldn't have been a better day. The hubs and I would have loved to return the next day to finish up World-Fest offerings and see the GAC show, but it was a short trip and time to head home. Next visit: JUNE!!!
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Random Talk / Re: LOST
« on: April 10, 2012, 02:54:58 PM »
Haven't ever watched it! But, I'm not much of a tv fan. I have been watching it more than usual lately, because of my broken knee, and I'm getting hooked on Criminal Minds!
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: New here...Introduction with questions
« on: April 10, 2012, 02:49:41 PM »
Ditto to what Cousin Bubba said - he laid it out well for you. I always get a season pass because I spend so much time in Branson during the summer. If I had young kids as you do, I would probably get the water park pass, also (if I was going to be there more than a couple of times). Personally, I wouldn't get the Trailblazer - as a season pass holder with kids in tow, my opinion would be that if they couldn't get on a ride this time, they could do it next time; after all, my season pass gets me in as often as I want. I think the preferred parking passes are sold out. I wouldn't pay to park because a shuttle will get you to the gate - I know some families use preferred parking so they don't have to mess with strollers, and that does makes perfect sense to me. Hope you and your family have a wonderful season!
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2012 Trip Reviews
« on: April 10, 2012, 07:04:24 AM »i wish we could just skip the summer and jump right to the fall. with the new shows for harvest and christmas im totally stoked.
No! No! Don't wish that much time away! Definitely looking forward to summer! Fall is my second favorite season (Summer, of course, is first - but don't all teachers feel that way?) I love the Blues and BBQ. I even like Kid's Fest (only during the week to look at the new kid's books and see what ideas I can find to use in my classroom). Bought a cool "Throw the Chicken" game last year to use during the PTO Carnival. TOMORROW is the big day - leaving for B-town. Have never been to World Fest before! I'm excited!!
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Random Talk / Re: Happy Easter !
« on: April 10, 2012, 06:53:44 AM »
You seem to have a pretty good life, Tiff! And I'm glad you nailed your solo - that's great! Some day you will look back at all these memories and be so glad you have them. And, then when the kids come along...you'll hear them saying things like "Can you believe mom still hides our Easter baskets?" 
I enjoy you stores - keep them coming!
I enjoy you stores - keep them coming!
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2012 Trip Reviews
« on: April 08, 2012, 08:08:39 PM »My guess would be they had enough complaints about people walking thru in front of the stage, or walking in from the front to find seats while shows were going on. This way they can only enter from the back.
That makes sense.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project
« on: April 08, 2012, 05:02:32 PM »
So...I need to sit on the left side of the train?? I'll take pics later in the week. Hope the rain holds off!
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Branson Talk / Re: Breakfast places
« on: April 08, 2012, 05:00:52 PM »
It is very cool, Sanddune. You can eat and watch the boats come in and out, and feed the fish and turtles that hang around the dock. We have never had more than a 15 min. wait. Really good coffee!!
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Branson Talk / Re: Breakfast places
« on: April 08, 2012, 12:53:44 PM »
My favorite place on "that side of town" is the Indian Point Marina restaurant. They are open for breakfast fairly early, and the food is good. Seating is available inside or out.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2012 Trip Reviews
« on: April 08, 2012, 10:33:21 AM »
What would be the purpose of closing off the seating area?
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Branson Talk / Re: Breakfast places
« on: April 08, 2012, 10:07:08 AM »
I know what you mean about that last bad experience. We used to eat there on the way to getting our boat out of storage - it was a very convenient place to stop. There used to be a place in Branson W called Donnies' Diner. It was pretty good a couple of years ago.